Want another 1851....suggestions please!

When I was looking at the Navy revolvers, I came upon this "pair" of improved Navies and they were my ideal!



I got these in the early 70s and have never considered getting the earlier model.

With the 36's on the belt frame, there is no noticable recoil so the guard is not a bother. If you are considereing the "pocket" frame or any of the 44 calibers, my preference is round for shooting and square for looks.

My favorite is the square back '51 2nd gen Colt; no ........ it's the round trigger guard Uberti London model; wait.........it's the nickel plated grip frame short barreled Navy Arms Frontiersman, yeah that's the ticket.........no, wait just a second now, it's really the 1861 Navies.... or, the replica CH Rigdon Augusta models, or was it the Leech and Rigdon?????? I just can't decide which I like the best. Maybe you should just buy one (or two) of each. That's what I've done

I've seen pictures of Fingers' collection and he ain't kidding

I think the squareback just looks a little classier of a classic firearm.

Seriously though, my all time favorite is the 2nd model 1851 Navy with the square back trigger guard. The 2nd Gen C1121 model with high polish, bright royal blue and silver plated BS/TG is the closest to perfect I can think of.

Add some American Holly grips & WOW! Doesn't hurt to have a custom gun rig too.

Fingers, I do envy you!!!! I had a 2nd Generation, 'C' series, '51 Navy and it was the most beautiful firearm I ever owned and what a great shooter it was.

Wear them in good health!!!!

I love my C series 1851 and it's little brother 1862 Navy. I just recently picked up an 1861 to shoot a bunch with them.

One of each... sort of like contemplating buying fluted or non-fluted 1860's.

There's no one choice... so buy a pair!


Willie

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Actually I have 2 1851s, 2 1860s, 3 1851 44s, 1 1862 Pocket Police, 2 ROAs, the 1862 Pocket Navy, the 1861, a couple single shot pistols (1 a flinter), 3 50 cal rifles and a double barrel 12 gauge. I almost forgot..... The Duckfoot!

Fingers McGee said:

Seriously though, my all time favorite is the 2nd model 1851 Navy with the square back trigger guard. The 2nd Gen C1121 model with high polish, bright royal blue and silver plated BS/TG is the closest to perfect I can think of.

Add some American Holly grips & WOW! Doesn't hurt to have a custom gun rig too.

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He knows I will comment on the leather. Everyone that shoots with US knows if we come across Fingers in a wreck and everything is burning, SAVE THE HOLSTERS, THEN THE AMERICAN HOLLY GRIPS AND HOPE THE EMTS GET THERE IN TIME TO DRAG FINGERS OUT OF THE PILE.

IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, THAT RIG IS PROBABLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL I HAVE EVER SEEN. MAKES ME SLOBER EVERYTIME I SEE IT.

Beautiful rig and guns, Fingers. BTW, Midway has the Uberti 1851 all steel Navy on sale for $299.

FH

Love the pointability and balance of the C-Series '51 Navy with squareback triggerguard. Cannot bring myself to shoot it when the Pietta G&G while a little heavier points and balances just as well!

Uberti stopped making the squareback so get one while you can find one

jaxenro said:

Uberti stopped making the squareback so get one while you can find one

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WHAT!!??!?!

Isn't it strange -- because Pietta just started making them!
Guess I'll have to be nice to my Uberti squareback 1851.

Get the 1851 civilian that one is nice IMO.

AND ITS A .44!

Tommygunn said:

WHAT!!??!?!

Isn't it strange -- because Pietta just started making them!
Guess I'll have to be nice to my Uberti squareback 1851.

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Kind of like Batman and Bruce Wayne!

He knows I will comment on the leather. Everyone that shoots with US knows if we come across Fingers in a wreck and everything is burning, SAVE THE HOLSTERS, THEN THE AMERICAN HOLLY GRIPS AND HOPE THE EMTS GET THERE IN TIME TO DRAG FINGERS OUT OF THE PILE.

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LOL
Quick! sign this document then we'll try to get you out of there!
All jokes aside, thats a beautiful rig.